International student interview pre-screening?

<p>Hey there, </p>

<p>Basically the title says it all. I am an international student and heard that Harvard pre-screens who gets an interview (only international applicants). Can anyone tell me whether that's true or not?
I know someone from my area who also applied to Harvard and already had his interview. It's not like there are tons of applicant. On the other hand, I was offered interviews by Ivys he was not. . I was just wondering. I might want to mention he has slightly higher grades, test scores, and will probably not apply for Financial Aid. </p>